In honour of Remembrance Day, here are three picture books that vividly depict life in Europe during World War II,… Read more Three Picture Books Set in World War II
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Autumnal Equinox Celebrations in History
For the first day of fall let’s take a look at some ways the autumnal equinox has been celebrated throughout… Read more Autumnal Equinox Celebrations in History
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Did you do anything special for Valentine’s Day? My kids made some construction paper cards and I indulged in a… Read more Historical Highlights 181
Favourite Things: December Edition
The last favourites post of the year! Our month was filled with a lot more Christmas activities than last year.… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
December 24, 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the beloved Christmas carol “Silent Night,” which began as the German song… Read more Poetry in Context: “Silent Night”
2018 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Here is my third annual gift guide for history buffs! (You might also find the perfect gift in an older… Read more 2018 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Favourite Things: October Edition
I’m enjoying living in the country near a small city (Owen Sound has a population of about 21,000), but there… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
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It’s the end of a week of travel for us; we’ve stayed in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia and are… Read more Historical Highlights 163
Poetry in Context: “A Thank-Offering”
Happy Thanksgiving! Each year I enjoy writing a blog post that touches on the holiday somehow. So far I have… Read more Poetry in Context: “A Thank-Offering”
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Here are this week’s historical highlights. Sign me up to visit Mark Twain’s house! What do you think of interactive… Read more Historical Highlights 155
6 Things I Learned in May
Following Emily P. Freeman’s example, here’s my post on things I’ve learned lately. Ice cream sandwiches do not stay frozen… Read more 6 Things I Learned in May
Four Movies for Victoria Day
Did you know that Canada is the only country in the world to celebrate Victoria Day? I was surprised to… Read more Four Movies for Victoria Day
A Visit to the Military Museums of Calgary
Since it was a holiday today we decided to go out for lunch and then visit the Military Museums of… Read more A Visit to the Military Museums of Calgary